Yuleimy
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "beautiful moonlight".
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the first name Yuleimy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yuleimy today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yuleimy births was 2017 (54 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yuleimy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
126
~ 1 in 2,720,273 Americans
Peak year
2017
54 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,039
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Yuleimy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yuleimy from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 95 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yuleimy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yuleimy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yuleimys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Yuleimy, while Texas, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yuleimy
The given name Yuleimy is believed to have its origins in the Taino language, which was spoken by the indigenous people of the Caribbean islands and the northern coast of South America. The Taino people were among the first to encounter European explorers, such as Christopher Columbus, in the late 15th century.
Yuleimy is a relatively modern name, and its exact roots are not entirely clear. However, it is speculated that the name may be derived from the Taino word "yuli," which means "beautiful" or "lovely." This suggests that Yuleimy could be interpreted as a name that conveys beauty or loveliness.
Despite its indigenous roots, there are no known historical references or recorded appearances of the name Yuleimy in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from the pre-colonial era. This could be due to the devastating impact of European colonization on the Taino people and their language, which led to the loss of many cultural traditions and written records.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Yuleimy are relatively recent, dating back to the late 20th century. It is a name that has gained popularity primarily in Latin American countries, particularly in the Caribbean region and parts of South America.
While not an exhaustive list, here are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Yuleimy throughout history:
1. Yuleimy Ambriz (born 1989), a Venezuelan swimmer who represented her country at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
2. Yuleimy Rivera (born 1996), a Puerto Rican taekwondo practitioner who won a gold medal at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games.
3. Yuleimy Martínez (born 1990), a Colombian model and beauty pageant titleholder, who was crowned Miss Earth Colombia in 2013.
4. Yuleimy Amador (born 1995), a Cuban volleyball player who has played for the Cuban national team and various professional clubs.
5. Yuleimy Puello (born 1992), a Dominican Republic track and field athlete who specializes in the triple jump and has represented her country at international competitions.
It is worth noting that while the name Yuleimy may have gained some recognition in recent times, especially in Latin American communities, its historical roots and widespread use remain relatively limited compared to more traditional names from the region.
People
Yuleimy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yuleimy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yuleimy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yuleimy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 126 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yuleimy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,720,273 US residents.
Is Yuleimy a common name?
We classify Yuleimy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 127 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yuleimy most popular?
The single biggest year for Yuleimy was 2017, when 54 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yuleimy is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yuleimy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yuleimy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yuleimy in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Yuleimy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yuleimy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yuleimy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Yuleimy?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.